Indonesia–Egypt Commited to Strengthen Cooperation in Economy, Maritime, Defense Sectors

President Prabowo Subianto alongside President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Sunday (10/11). (Photo: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat)

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the Arab Republic of Egypt through concrete cooperation in the political, economic, trade and investment, maritime and fisheries, and defense sectors. The President made the statement during a joint press statement following a bilateral meeting with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Sunday (10/11).

In his statement, the President expressed his appreciation for President El-Sisi’s state visit to Indonesia, which followed President Prabowo’s state visit to Egypt in 2025. President Prabowo referred to the visit as a great honor and a significant milestone in deepening bilateral relations.

“I am confident that, following our highly intensive and productive discussions, Your Excellency’s visit marks an important milestone in strengthening this partnership. The partnership requires concrete cooperation that will deliver tangible benefits for both our peoples,” the President stated.

President Prabowo stated that the bilateral meeting had also addressed several shared agendas to deepen ties between Indonesia and Egypt. In the political domain, both nations committed to maintaining intergovernmental communication through regular high-level meetings and optimizing existing bilateral forums to enhance synergy and ensure sustained strategic dialogue.

“In the political sphere, we underscored the importance of regular high-level consultations and the optimization of various established bilateral mechanisms to strengthen coordination while maintaining strategic dialogue,” he stated.

In the economic sector, Indonesia and Egypt agreed to bolster cooperation, particularly in trade and investment. Both countries also encouraged the establishment of an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to expand market access, create investment opportunities, and increase business engagement between the two countries.

“I also welcome the initiative to establish a Joint Investment Fund involving our respective investment institutions to stimulate investment in strategic projects,” the President added.

In the maritime and fisheries sector, Indonesia and Egypt agreed to expand collaboration in supporting sustainable development, preserving marine resources, combating illegal fishing practices, and promoting the exchange of knowledge and expertise. The two countries also agreed to expand collaboration in the defense industry while strengthening human resource capacity through various cooperative programs.

“In the field of defense, we agreed to elevate cooperation, particularly in the defense industry and capacity building through joint education and training programs, as well as exchange visits between our leaders and experts,” the President noted.

President Prabowo further expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s support for United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in the Middle East region, particularly in facilitating the operational needs of Indonesian Navy vessels deployed in the area.

“I extend my gratitude and appreciation for Egypt’s support in assisting and providing assistance in meeting the needs of our Indonesian Navy vessels deployed in the Middle East to carry out UN peacekeeping missions,” the President concluded. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (YA/MMB)